Blue fingers (cyanosis)

Hi, all!

I haven't been here in a while, but have a question and thought someone out there in PM land may have had a similar experience.

I was at work 2 weeks ago and my co-worker pointed out that the thumb & first two fingers of my right hand were blue. No numbness, tingling, pain or anything like that, just turned blue. The hand was the same temperature as my other, non-blue hand. It stayed discolored for an hour or so, I went home, had a run and nothing else came of it.

Last night it happened again, same hand,same fingers. Still no other symptoms. I go to see my GP tomorrow, but thought I'd see if anyone else has experienced this.

Also, I don't think it was triggered by outside temperatures. The first time it happened it was a warm, sunny day. Last night was in the 40's but I hadn't been out in it and didn't feel like I was cold.

3 Comments

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by ChristieD - 2013-04-04 05:04:47

I thought about Raynaud's Syndrome as a possibility so anyone out there that has it, I'd be interested in your story.

get it checked out

by Tracey_E - 2013-04-04 07:04:35

No idea what it could be and it's a good sign you feel ok, but I would take it easy until you get it checked out. If it happens again before your appointment, maybe take a picture.

I recently had problems with my arm going to sleep at random. I mentioned it to my chiropractor (he's a friend), after he rolled his eyes at me for not telling him sooner, he did something to my collarbone/shoulder, and now it's fine. I guess something was just pinched.

blue fingers

by Alma Annie - 2013-04-04 08:04:22

With Raynaud's syndrome fingers usually go white and feel dead and cold, not blue. I have had it so has my son.
I wonder if it was a blockage somewhere? Anyway if it happens again please go to your doctor. If the chiropractor has fixed it that is fine, but if it comes back get it checked with a doctor as well.
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